A visit to Ahmedabad is incomplete without viewing its picturesque Havelis. These Havelis stand testimonial to the lofty life styles of the elite rich in the early 19th century.

The mosques and mausoleums of Ahmedabad showcase Gujarat’s contribution to Islamic architecture in India. They embody a fusion of the austere Islamic principles of design with the traditional Hindu art of sculpted ornamentation. The Siddi Sayed Mosque, Jumma Masjid, Sarkhej Roja, Rani Roopmati Mosque, Shah Alam Roza are some of the mosques that are a must visit for any tourist. The walled city offers a ‘heritage walk’ for persons who wish to explore a piece of living history; it begins at the Swaminarayan Mandir in Khanpur and ends at the Jumma Masjid.

 Nearby places for a day or weekend excursions include the Sun Temple at Modhera, the step wells of Adalej, the last wild habitat of the Asian lion (Gir), a world heritage site at Champaner, Jain temples on Girnar in Junagadh, the salt flats of Kutch (along with a sanctuary for wild asses), museums and palaces in Vadodara and a hill station at Mt. Abu.